Burra Institute Library Faces Finance Struggles And Supply
The Burra Institute Library reports funding shortfalls and rising costs as it seeks to maintain current supply levels. Committee members highlight the need for continued financial support to preserve access to new books magazines and periodicals and to sustain the library’s services for readers. The secretary notes steady patron demand and the library’s extensive reference holdings while outlining annual income and expenditure for the coming period.
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Saaneial
Toe
Essen- Hat
District Controller Orders New Track Equipment Purchase
In a recent meeting of the district council, approval was given for the purchase of seven trucks equipped with hydraulic tipper bodies. The move aims to modernize transport and support operations under the Total Government department.
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Busrd
Cornel
Appligimas
Total
Buff Ball on Friday at ES Sh Annu iat next
Readable fragments indicate an event titled Buff Ball on Friday at ES Sh Annu iat next. Details are unclear but suggest a local gathering or entertainment event with a scheduled Friday date.
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Ty Ashurea
Japanese Pearl Fishermen Enter Queensland Coast
Fragmentary news notes Japanese pearling fleet moving along the Queensland coast. The text references activity near Evath and likens operations to a natural phenomenon, though details are incomplete and unclear.
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Queensland
Evath
Noxious Weeds Notice Debated at Burra Town Meeting
A garbled report notes a council discussion about removing a troublesome weed nuisance at the Station Yard in Topsfield. Dr Carpenter moved to negotiate with Mr. Smith Limited to address the issue, with the motion seconded and carried.
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Burra
Smith de Limited
Carpenter
Legacy Ball at Mt Bryan Includes Donations and Dance Night
The Legacy Committee plans the Annual Legacy Ball at Mt Bryan on July 23 with State Secretary Prank Reyn olds attending. Returns from regional sub-branches show strong support as RS Mount Bryan coordinates dancing, music by Preiss' Band, and prizes while raising funds for the Returned Servicemen and community groups in Hallett Burra and Mt Bryan.
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Bryan
Prank Reynolds
Mt. Bryan
Legacy
Jéok Riyatt Mir
Sonny
Hallett
Burra
Burrs
RS Ik
Ron Murray
Balwil
Bob Jarmyn
Mt. Bryant
No Need for Field Enforcement of the 05seat Retirement Age
A quoted remark by My Ay e Monk arguing against enforcing the 05seat retirement age. The statement questions practical necessity and policy rigidity, suggesting flexibility or reconsideration of age-based retirement rules. The source presents a brief opinion stance without broader context or corroborating details.
Councils Adopt Assessment For District And Town Areas
Councils adopt the previous assessment with alterations to align rates for district and town areas. The seven year period ends in 2850, after which a new assessment will be needed to set rates.
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Burra Taws
Temao
Civic Service at Methodist Church
A Civic Service was held at the Keceivinga Methodist Church on Sunday 27th June. Pastor Martin invited the Burra Corporation. Council representatives attended, and former Mayors W. Carpenter and E. T. Baulderstone read lessons. The sermon theme was The Responsible Society.
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Keceivinga
Martin
Burra
Messrs
W. Carpenter
E T_ Baulderstone
DC Representatives For Burra Hospital Board
Burra district council appoints four councillors to the Burra Hospital Board. McWaters Farle Shattock and Stevens named as councilors with Cr Carpenter acting as representative to the board.
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Burra Hospital
Burra Burra
Sthaly
Weekend Sport Roundup From Memoria Oval and Surrounds
Hal lett and Ley lead Saturday analyses with Bogborowie edging Burra 8 11 to 1 1 on Memoria Oval. Terowie thrashes Hallett 6 15 to 15 10 as Teigntan toppled Spal B 18 88. Aerie Colle tctia dominates Bu wtowie at Burra on Sally 23 to 61. Burra 29 goals beat Bookorowie 10. Hallett loses to Toronte 18 27. W- Phin wins Saturday comp 3 1287. Ted Jeffery and Burraites win pairs shoot 187 points. G Mitchell and L auron tie. Burra H oning Club clocked 906 varas per minute.
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Trall -Wiborog
Hallett
Ley
Bogborowie
Burra
Memoria Oval
Terowie
Teigntan
Aerie Colle Tctia
Bu Wtowie
Sally
Binal
Bookorowie
Toronte
W- Phin
Ted Jeffery
Burraite Sur
Gitchell
Auraon
Tough Race For Framing Birds At Pard Street
A rough bird race at Pard Street faced a dead wind and late arrivals, with new winner B. Swinson finishing in 53 minutes while the bird clocking system recorded speed near 18 96 yards per minute.
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Pardstilia
B. Swinson
H Swinson
Booborowie to Get Electricity Within a Month
Booborowie will gain electric power soon as high and low tension lines near completion. A new transformer station at Spalding will reduce 33000 volts to 11000 to feed Booborowie, enabling residents to install electric stoves and appliances as cheaper power arrives.
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Booborawie
Fea
Beth
Ingle Tee Eine
Bible Society Burma Branch Sees Strong Weekend Activities
Representatives from the British and Foreign Bible Society visited the Burma district over the weekend. E B Kramer spoke at multiple local churches, with lectures titled Seedtime and Harvest. Local officers were elected, collectors named, and plans to forward funds to the Head Office were announced.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Burma
E. B. Kramer
H. J. B. Jennison
Kramer
Burra-Redruth
Christopher
Roarings Methodist Church
Martin
H. J
Jermison
Burea North
M. Jennison
Burra
Pam
Bourman
Irgmine
Miss
Lisyd
Hanson
Mery
Humperys
All Bible Society Friensis
Sa' el
Badge Appeal for Disabled Soldiers Association at Burra
Mr J Carpenter state secretary announces a Badge Appeal at Burra on Friday 18 July 1854 to fund maintenance of Asguctitilon's Hostel in Adelaide. He urges Burra and district residents to contribute generously, noting past strong local support for permanently disabled servicemen and urging even greater turnout this year.
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Busca
Asguctitilon
South Terrace
Hutt Street
Adelaide
of Totsky
Rejargiras
Burra
Clh
Aurea Ano
Carpenter
New Chairman Appointed for Burrs Burra District Council
July 5 appointment of Councillor BM de K Lucas as chairman of Burrs Burra District Council to succeed E G McWaters. Lucas to serve for the ensuing term in a formal handover at the council meeting.
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Burrs Burra
de K. Lucas
Trophies Donated For Burra RSL Fancy Dress Ball
Trophies were donated for the Burra RSL Ball to be held on the sixth of the month. The donations support the fancy dress sections and prize awards for participants.
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R.S.L. Ball
Burra Rsl
District Council Elections Notice
District council election information appears in this July 1958 clipping. Details on candidate names and polling locations are not fully legible but suggest upcoming local government voting activity.
Burdon Mitchell Win Pairs Rifle Shoot
Burdon Mitchell win a pairs rifle shoot held Saturday in a handicap event. Only two shooters posted marks, with Burdon and another unnamed partner winning after a tight competition. Bernhardt and A. G. tied for second with 187 points.
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Burdon - Mitchell
Bara Rifle Ob
Vane Ie
Er Ney
L & Burdon
Eg Bernhardt
A. G
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Burra Institute Library
Pabtetek
Rowe
Tavenile
Suean
Baia
Methodist Church
Booborowie
Lucas
E.G. McWaters
the. Teem
Tea & Bernhardt
Burden Edwards
W. Hempel
Schwier G. Webster
Witehelt
al W. McWatere
Meinrich
D. H. Feit
W. Watts
EK. Speckman
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